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| A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). They are used to treat cancer. Also called antimitotic agent. |
Previous Definitions: | mitosis, mitotane, mitotic activity, mitotic cycle, mitotic index | Next Definitions: | mitoxantrone, mivobulin isethionate, mixed glioma, MK0752, MLN2704 |
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